Understanding Symbolic Logic

Virginia Klenk ,

ISBN 10: 0130607673 / ISBN 13: 9780130607676

Published by Pearson College Div, 1994

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Understanding Symbolic Logic

Publisher: Pearson College Div

Publication Date: 1994

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis:

Intended for courses in Symbolic Logic, this text provides an accessible approach to symbolic logic for students with no prior background in logic or philosophy. The text is rich in pedagogical aids.

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Understanding Symbolic Logic

Fifth Edition

Virginia Klenk

Designed for those who have no prior background in logic, philosophy, or mathematics, this comprehensive introduction covers all the standard topics of symbolic logic through relational predicate logic with identity. Understanding Symbolic Logic, Fifth Edition, is completely reader-friendly. All concepts and theories are presented in small "bites," helping you to master the concepts of symbolic logic with confidence.

Understanding Symbolic Logic, Fifth Edition, features:

• Explanations keyed to the difficulty of the topics covered
• Numerous worked-out examples; many detailed, step-by-step symbolizations; over 50 fully worked-out proofs; additional exercises
• "Extra credit" units offer a glimpse into alternative methods of logic and more advanced topics
• New for the Fifth Edition: Along with revisions for clarity, more examples have been added throughout, especially in sections on translation and relational predicate logic; symbolization has been improved; additional background has been added on the nature of identity relation